TQ5 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 648 active and 191 retired postcodes.
The largest share of TQ5 (18%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in TQ5 are around £286k, down 12.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ5 at 116 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
TQ5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ5 postcode area.
19,093
52
£ 37,825 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ5 — age 52, 72% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Brixham College
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Brixham Church of England Primary School
Furzeham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Melville Guest House
- Quayside Hotel
- Sunnybrook Guest House
- The Birdcage
- The Burton Hotel
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Bullers Arms
- The Distillery
- Bayview Bar
- Brixham AFC
- Brixham Catering @ Brixham Cricket Club
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Cafe Greenway House
- Home Farm Kitchen
- JR's Pirate Cove
- La Petite Maison
- Landscove Holiday Village
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Mambos
- The Dutchy
- Bombay Mix
- Brixham Grill & Fish Bar
- Chef's Corner
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Greenway Ferry
- Hillhead Holiday Park
- Galmpton Touring Park
- Ari’s international
- Bay Catering
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Spar - Wessex Retail
- Tesco
- The Co-Operative Foodstore
- Sainsbury's
- The Co-operative
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